Are you new to the parish? Please sit wherever you would like! All are welcome at God’s Altar – either to receive Communion or to receive a blessing. There are toys and books available for children. We would like you to feel welcomed.

Evening services: 1st Sunday: Holy Eucharist at St. James 2nd Sunday: Evening Prayer at All Saints 3rd Sunday: Evening Prayer at St. James 5th Sunday: Choral Evensong alternating between All Saints and St James.

Confirmation. Those interested in being confirmed please speak to Stephen.

St James’s Church Youth Group, Church Barn for years 5-11. Susan Owens (359233), Linda Bates (341286).St James Explorers, Church Barn every Sunday apart from first Sunday of the month and school holidays. Joe Warren (351761)

PCCs ask both St James and All Saints to support Bedford Foodbank – particularly short of Sponge Puddings, Small packs or sachets of rice, Tin openers, Small bags of sugar at present – greatly appreciated if you could add to your shop.

Natter Club Outing on John Bunyan Boat on Thurs 16 July at 2.30pm from Sovereign’s Quay to Cardington for 2.5 hrs. Tickets £12 (£10 concession) £8 children, £28 family. All welcome. Elaine (852241)

St James Open Church Sunday 21 Jun . Please remember to save/cultivate, beg or borrow for the Plant Stall Jane George (359014). We are having a Bring and Share Picnic Tea in the Churchyard from 3.30-5pm. All welcome. Please sign list at back of church to help with catering. Children’s treasure hunt, bell tower visits and a chance to look at our ancient church books. Bring a chair or rug to sit on. In Barn if wet. Sue (342373).

Thank you to everyone who helped at and came to support the St James soup lunch for Christian Aid. The total raised, including gift aid, was £964.70. Amazing! Ann